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| + | |DungeonName=Southern Swamp | ||
| + | |ShortHand=ThiefGatewayDungeon | ||
| + | |Rumor=''The swamp is the home of serpents and naga. Poison and weakness can lay low even the mightiest of warriors, though rumors of sunken empires and epic treasures often pique the attention of self-styled 'excavators'.'' | ||
| + | |SpecialRules=Dungeon filled with {{m|Mysterious Murkshade}}s | ||
| + | |Difficulty=Normal | ||
| + | |MonsterStats=100% | ||
| + | |Region=South | ||
| + | |Monsters={{m|Naga}}, {{m|Serpent}}, other unlocked monsters and {{m|Mysterious Murkshade}}s | ||
| + | |Boss={{boss|Jörmungandr}} | ||
| + | |SuggestedClasses={{c|Thief}}, {{c|Rogue}} | ||
| + | |Quests= | ||
| + | {{q|Swamp Romp}} | ||
| + | |Unlock=Complete {{q|Venture Capital}}, {{q|Dangerous Investments}} | ||
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| − | + | == Quests == | |
| + | {{:Swamp Romp}} | ||
| − | == | + | == Boss == |
| − | + | {{:Jörmungandr|tpl=ENBossInfo}} | |
| − | + | == Strategy == | |
| + | This dungeon is full of nasty effects, such as weakening, poison, and mana burn, but by exercising caution you can avoid all of these things. You must defeat the dungeon with both the {{c|Thief}} and {{c|Rogue}} to proceed further into the south, so these classes are the ideal ones to play as. If you have the race unlocked, the {{r|Halfling}} makes an excellent thief. Otherwise, {{r|Human}} makes a fine default. The {{r|Dwarf}} is the best choice for Rogue, compensating for his otherwise meager hit points in this early stage of the game where you have yet to unlock other sources of bonus hit points. | ||
| − | ' | + | {{m|Mysterious Murkshade}} cause {{t|Mana burn}} whenever you attack them. Since mana burn is cured on level-up and does not stack for any negative effects, you can simply clear the map of Murkshade just before you're about to level up and remove this hazard. The {{m|Naga}} are much more dangerous enemies, as they permanently lower your damage by 1 point per hit with their {{t|Weakening}} ability. Avoid this at all costs, as the penalties rack up and will come back to haunt you. The Rogue has an easy time with Naga, as he can often finish them with a few fireballs followed by first strike and avoid the penalty altogether. The boss, an oversized {{m|Serpent}}, has a poisonous attack. This means that regen-fighting is ineffective against him, but standard approaches with potions and mid-battle level-ups will work just fine. |
| − | == | + | === Thief === |
| − | + | If you are playing a thief, try to find {{s|BURNDAYRAZ}} early. Stab your enemies for your {{a|STABBER}} bonus, then finish them off with two consecutive fireballs. This will become increasingly easier as you level up, due to the extra bonus from stat boosters, but cannot be used against Naga as you will be weakened. When you reach level 7, you may want to set up a mid-fight level up. Kill monsters until you are a few experience points short of level 8, then hurt the boss until you need to drink a potion. Kill a lower level monster to level up, refilling hp and mp. If you need to, use potions. This will be an easy fight if you still have your potions. | |
| − | + | === Rogue === | |
| + | If you are playing a rogue, you will need to find away to take a hit from the boss. Playing as {{r|Dwarf}} is the best option, as with a mere 400 conversion points you can eliminate the Rogue's hit point penalty. {{g|The Earthmother}} can be unlocked in this dungeon and serves as an excellent source of bonus hit points. If you already have him unlocked, the {{g|Glowing Guardian}} also offers bonus hit points. {{g|Taurog}} is another deity option, offering death protection instead of bonus hit points. Be cautious if you choose to go with Taurog, as unlocking the Earthmother could disrupt your strategy and require restarting! However, he is risky as he limits your spellcasting ability. There are many options for bonus hit points from shop items if you already have these unlocked. As with the rogue, the {{s|BURNDAYRAZ}} is vital as it allows you to defeat foes more easily, but you will want to fireball first then use your first strike to finish. This allows you to fight naga since you will avoid taking damage from them. Even if you lack the hit points to defeat the boss, you can often set up a mid-battle level-up and follow up with mana potions to barrage him with fireballs until he's injured enough to finish with a single blow. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:34, 31 October 2016
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| Southern Swamp | |
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| Region | South |
| Difficulty | Normal |
| Monster Stats | 100% |
| Population |  Naga,  Serpent, other unlocked monsters and  Mysterious Murkshades
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| Bosses |  Jörmungandr
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| Suggested Classes |  Thief,  Rogue
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| Quests |  Swamp Romp
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| Unlock | Complete Venture Capital, Dangerous Investments
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The swamp is the home of serpents and naga. Poison and weakness can lay low even the mightiest of warriors, though rumors of sunken empires and epic treasures often pique the attention of self-styled 'excavators'.
Special Rules
Dungeon filled with Mysterious Murkshades
Quests
Swamp Romp
Defeat 
Southern Swamp with Thief and Rogue
Reward: 250 
Unlocks: 
Hexx Ruins
Boss
The Serpent boss, Jörmungandr, is literally just an oversized snake. He has no additional special abilities other than improved attack damage and health that all bosses receive. Furthermore, 
Poisonous is often inconsequential to have on a boss, since you will often be out of blackspace. Furthermore, you would be allocating additional resources (like 
Health Potion) to kill the boss anyway. This makes him one of the easiest bosses in the game.
Strategy
This dungeon is full of nasty effects, such as weakening, poison, and mana burn, but by exercising caution you can avoid all of these things. You must defeat the dungeon with both the Thief and Rogue to proceed further into the south, so these classes are the ideal ones to play as. If you have the race unlocked, the 
Halfling makes an excellent thief. Otherwise, 
Human makes a fine default. The 
Dwarf is the best choice for Rogue, compensating for his otherwise meager hit points in this early stage of the game where you have yet to unlock other sources of bonus hit points.
Mysterious Murkshade cause 
Mana burn whenever you attack them. Since mana burn is cured on level-up and does not stack for any negative effects, you can simply clear the map of Murkshade just before you're about to level up and remove this hazard. The Naga are much more dangerous enemies, as they permanently lower your damage by 1 point per hit with their 
Weakening ability. Avoid this at all costs, as the penalties rack up and will come back to haunt you. The Rogue has an easy time with Naga, as he can often finish them with a few fireballs followed by first strike and avoid the penalty altogether. The boss, an oversized Serpent, has a poisonous attack. This means that regen-fighting is ineffective against him, but standard approaches with potions and mid-battle level-ups will work just fine.
Thief
If you are playing a thief, try to find 
BURNDAYRAZ early. Stab your enemies for your 
STABBER bonus, then finish them off with two consecutive fireballs. This will become increasingly easier as you level up, due to the extra bonus from stat boosters, but cannot be used against Naga as you will be weakened. When you reach level 7, you may want to set up a mid-fight level up. Kill monsters until you are a few experience points short of level 8, then hurt the boss until you need to drink a potion. Kill a lower level monster to level up, refilling hp and mp. If you need to, use potions. This will be an easy fight if you still have your potions.
Rogue
If you are playing a rogue, you will need to find away to take a hit from the boss. Playing as Dwarf is the best option, as with a mere 400 conversion points you can eliminate the Rogue's hit point penalty. 
The Earthmother can be unlocked in this dungeon and serves as an excellent source of bonus hit points. If you already have him unlocked, the 
Glowing Guardian also offers bonus hit points. 
Taurog is another deity option, offering death protection instead of bonus hit points. Be cautious if you choose to go with Taurog, as unlocking the Earthmother could disrupt your strategy and require restarting! However, he is risky as he limits your spellcasting ability. There are many options for bonus hit points from shop items if you already have these unlocked. As with the rogue, the BURNDAYRAZ is vital as it allows you to defeat foes more easily, but you will want to fireball first then use your first strike to finish. This allows you to fight naga since you will avoid taking damage from them. Even if you lack the hit points to defeat the boss, you can often set up a mid-battle level-up and follow up with mana potions to barrage him with fireballs until he's injured enough to finish with a single blow.
